Press & Media

Resources for journalists, bloggers, and media partners

Quick Facts

50K+
Active Users
195
Countries
10K+
Protests Tracked
500+
Journalists Using

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📰 Media Inquiries & Interviews

Contact: [email protected]

For interview requests, story pitches, comment requests, and general media inquiries

🤝 Partnerships & Collaborations

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For partnership opportunities, co-branded initiatives, data licensing, and institutional access

� General Inquiries

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For all other questions, feedback, and general correspondence

🎯 Key Story Angles

Real-Time Transparency for Global Movements

How one platform is bringing real-time verification and data access to journalists covering global protests. The story of verified data at scale.

How a Team Built a Global Protest Database in Under a Year

From January 2024 to 50K users in 195 countries. The challenges, solutions, and philosophy behind rapid growth with no venture capital.

Protecting Activist Privacy While Tracking Global Movements

Why end-to-end encryption and zero-tracking policies are critical for platforms serving activists. Built by people who understand activist safety.

Mission-Driven Platform Funded by Members, Not VCs

Unique funding model: memberships and donations, not venture capital. What this means for independence, accountability, and product decisions.

How Universities & Journalists Use Protests Map

Real-world use cases: academic research on social movements, real-time journalism, activist coordination, NGO impact tracking.

The Open-Source Movement for Transparent Data

Why code transparency builds trust. The philosophy of verifiable methodology, community contributions, and open data for humanity.

Media Resources

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Access free data, schedule an interview, or request materials for your story.

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FAQ for Media

How is Protests Map funded?

Through member subscriptions ($5-15/month) and individual donations. No venture capital, no ads, no user data sales. This ensures we remain independent and accountable to our users, not investors.

How do you verify protest data?

Every protest is cross-referenced with multiple sources (news agencies, NGOs, social media, on-ground reports). Our AI flags suspicious data for manual review. You can read our detailed methodology here: request our methodology guide

Can journalists access data for free?

Yes! The free tier includes all core features: global protest map, basic search, real-time alerts, and API access. Premium ($15/mo) includes unlimited API access. We also offer special institutional pricing for news organizations.

Is the code open-source?

We believe transparency builds trust. Our architecture and methodology are available on request — reach out at [email protected].

How do you protect activist privacy?

End-to-end encryption, zero user tracking, GDPR compliant. We never sell data or share with third parties without explicit consent. Activist safety is our top priority — built into every feature.